Fears are growing that dying children are not getting the end-of-life care they deserve while the country’s only publicly ...

A US obstetrician-gynaecologist has cast serious doubt on a high-profile child abuse conviction, saying the baby's injuries happened during labour and delivery, not parental abuse.

New Zealand's only publicly-funded paediatric palliative care specialist is on extended leave until April. It's understood general paediatricians at Auckland's Starship Hospital are reluctant to fill ...

Auckland City Hospital says there's funding for another specialist - but its nature makes it a hard job to fill. They're also recruiting for medical and nursing roles. Meanwhile, a working group has ...

Courageous kid Aron Birbal made a wish to be a chef for the day and after his battle with cancer, the Cassia restaurant made it happen ...

Christchurch mum Aneke Tunnage urges parents to trust their instincts after her daughter Indi was diagnosed with bone cancer ...

The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship Hospital in Auckland. The baby is now recovering well. Scoop is free for personal use, but you’ll need a licence for ...

“Back then I didn’t know what they did. Now, being on the side of receiving their support, what they offer is just so incredible. “Just having the check-ins, support, the practical help, mental ...